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Originally Posted by Von Tonner
Puerto Rico is NOT winner take all
See demconwatch:
The notion of Puerto Rico being a "winner-take-all" jurisdiction stems from previous presidential primary contests, which were pretty much over by the time the Puerto Ricans got to vote. John Kerry swept Puerto Rico in 2004 just as Al Gore triumphed in 2000 because they were the only candidates left in the race, and the party bosses could manipulate the caucus process. This time will be very different, according to several Puerto Rican Democratic leaders I contacted earlier today by phone. ... If the race is still competitive, participation is likely to be very high, and there is no way that one candidate will sweep all the delegates.
"Both the candidates have supporters on the island," said Eliseo Roques, vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee's Hispanic Caucus, and a prominent Puerto Rican politician who is neutral in the race. "You will see a closely contested race."
Also of note is that the Governor of Puerto Rico has publically endorsed Obama.
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Yes my source was from a blog, although the blog is on US News, it is still just a blog and not like regular news stories that would have to substantiate its findings.
Some documents need to be ammended tho. Puerto Rico will be a primary and not a caucus. I think the confusion might stem from the fact that if you do not get 15% they throw you out.
Vila the Governor of Puerto rico is currently under grand jury investigation so I am not sure how much help that would be for Obama.